Mike Felder facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Felder |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: November 18, 1961 Vallejo, California, U.S. |
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| September 11, 1985, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |||
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| August 11, 1994, for the Houston Astros | |||
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| Batting average | .249 | ||
| Home runs | 14 | ||
| Runs batted in | 173 | ||
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Michael Otis Felder, born on November 18, 1961, is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 to 1994. Mike played for several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and Houston Astros. Even though he was smaller than many players, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, he was a skilled Outfielder. Some people even called him "Tiny Felder" because of his size.
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Mike Felder's Baseball Journey
Starting His Career
Mike Felder began his journey in professional baseball when the Milwaukee Brewers picked him. This happened in the 3rd round of the 1981 Major League Baseball draft. Being "drafted" means a team chooses a young player to join their organization.
Playing for Different Teams
After playing with the Brewers for several years, Mike became a "free agent." This means he was free to sign with any team he wanted. On April 5, 1991, he signed with the San Francisco Giants. While playing for the Giants, Mike showed great team spirit and leadership. Because of this, he won the Willie Mac Award in 1992. This award honors players who show great spirit and leadership on their team.
Later, on November 29, 1992, Mike signed as a free agent with the Seattle Mariners. He played for them for a short time. Then, on December 10, 1993, the Mariners traded him. He and another player, Mike Hampton, went to the Houston Astros in exchange for Eric Anthony. Mike Felder finished his Major League Baseball career with the Houston Astros in 1994.
See Also
- List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
